Sonos Wireless Speaker Review and Information 2019

The digital age is one that is quickly evolving. With ever-advancing technologies, we have changed the ways in which we perform many activities in our daily lives. For example, music was once tethered to bulky, complicated stereo systems. With so many wires, it’s easy to get tangled up. Today, however, more and more speakers are wireless, allowing for a greater variety of options when setting up and altering your in-home audio experience.

Since its founding in 2002, Sonos, a home audio company, has offered many great speaker solutions. Today, they offer three varieties of wireless speakers: the Play:1, Play:3, and Play:5. Each of these provides different options at varied prices, but all three possess some similar qualities. For instance, they all connect to Wi-Fi, and each comes with color options of both black and white.

They can also be easily controlled from the Sonos app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone or tablet. You can use it to stream your own digital music, or you can use one of the thousands of music apps and online radio stations to stream music to your Sonos speakers.

Sonos Play:1 Review 2019

At only 4.7 x 4.7 x 6.4 inches and 4.1 pounds, the Sonos Play:1 is the most compact of the series. Its small size doesn’t mean that it’s small on sound, though. With two drivers and dedicated amplifiers, this speaker offers big sound that can be easily moved to and from any room in your house, or you can mount it on a wall for a more permanent setup.

The Play:1 is also humidity resistant, making it a great choice for high-moisture areas. Set this speaker on your bathroom counter during a shower for some great music without worrying about humidity damage.

And if you want a stereo sound, you can easily pair it with another Play:1, with the speakers each being designated as either left or right so you can enjoy that great stereo sound with the portability this option affords

Sonos Play:3 Review 2019

The Play:3 is larger than the Play:1, measuring 12.3 x 9.5 x 8.6 inches and weighing 7.7 pounds, but still easily moveable from one location to the next, while maintaining the ability to be wall-mounted.

What if you don’t want to hang it, but that shelving unit in your entertainment room only has one narrow space? You can position the Play:1 either horizontally or vertically, so you can easily place it conveniently in almost any space in your home.

The Play:3 offers a clear, crisp sound with three drivers, including a designated bass for strong low tones. It can be paired with another speaker for increased stereo sound, but it also has built-in stereo function, so you can enjoy that rich sound from one small but powerful device.

Sonos Play:5 Review 2019

The Sonos Play:5 s the largest of the speakers. With dimensions of 14.3 x 8 x 6 inches and 14 pounds, this speaker provides high-quality sound for your favorite music with its six drivers and dedicated amplifiers.

Just as the other speakers, the Play:5 is, of course, Wi-Fi enabled and can be operated from your favorite device using the Sonos app. But should you ever choose to connect an external audio device, such as an iPod or an MP3 player, this speaker is also equipped with an audio line-in, so you have an even greater variety of ways to play your favorite songs throughout the house.

If you’re after a larger, fuller sound without concern for portability, this speaker is a great option. It acts alone as a single-speaker stereo or can be paired with another, all while producing high-quality sound that maintains the integrity of the music.

Bringing Home Audio

A lot has changed in home audio equipment over the years. With the popularity of digital music always on the rise, speakers that will conveniently stream your music for free from your device is a great way to bring your music listening experience up to the most recent innovations. Any one of these three Sonos speakers possesses this capability, and since they’re all wireless, you can easily move your speakers to customize your sound each time you press play.

The three wireless options from Sonos—the Play:1, Play:3, and Play:5—all give great options depending on your need. If you’d like a smaller speaker of great quality and with the durability to withstand humidity, the Play:1, might be right for you, and with the option to pair two together, you can get stereo sound from compact devices. If you prefer single-speaker stereo in a portable or wall-mounted speaker, you may want to consider the Play:3. The Play:5 offers the biggest sound, with six drivers so you can hear your favorite songs exactly as they should be listened to.

One thing’s for certain, though: No matter which Sonos wireless speaker is right for you, you’re in for a great, modern home audio experience.

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